Chevrolet Traverse Brakes problems
172 of the 1,657 complaints about the Chevrolet Traverse (10.4%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #5 problem area. That share is 1.7× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2025 model (84, 49% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2020 model (5). 73 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 58 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “brake”, “master”, “cylinder”, “abs” and “esc”. 10 of these reports (5.2%) describe a crash or fire, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Brakes for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 73 · Previous 12 months: 58
Common terms in reports
- brake125
- master54
- cylinder54
- abs45
- esc33
- assist42
What owners report
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 30 MPH on an expressway, occupied with his wife in the vehicle, seated on the front passenger side, attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle failed…
While going around 40mph I approached a stopped vehicle and tried to come to a stop. At this time my braking system failed, speeding the car up instead of slowing it down, this resulted in my car rear ending another vehicle.
On 08/15/26, I was at a traffic light waiting to make a left turn on a major roadway. Because the wait was on a hill, the park brake automatically engaged.
There was a sent out that GM dealers needed to at no cost provide the software update to several vehicles due to a software issue that puts out an emergency warning that the brakes are wearing and are critically low when in fact they are not.
There is a known issue with the software / brake monitoring system with the 2024 Chevy traverse. The brake pad sensor is faulty and the vehicles warning system tells you that your brake pads are critically low when in reality they are not.
VEHICLE: 2024/2025 Chevrolet Traverse RS COMPONENT: Electronic eBoost Brake Master Cylinder Assembly DESCRIPTION: Within a few months of purchasing the vehicle, the brake pedal began exhibiting excessive free play (long pedal travel) and significantly delayed…
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Brakes for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Chevrolet Traverse
- Transmission / powertrain445
- Engine355
- Electrical244
- Interior & equipment196
- Brakes172
- Airbags & seat belts51
- Fuel system48
- Body & structure43
Chevrolet Traverse problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
Frequently asked questions
How common are Brakes problems on the Chevrolet Traverse?
172 of the 1,657 complaints about the Chevrolet Traverse (10.4%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #5 problem area. That share is 1.7× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Chevrolet Traverse model years have the most Brakes complaints?
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2025 model (84, 49% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2020 model (5).
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Traverse Brakes problems?
No recall campaign addresses Brakes for the tracked model years.